Recalls for 2000 East Manufacturing Dump

DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Posted on: 2002-09-26
Description
Certain flatbed, dump, truck dolly, unloader, frameless, and pup trailers fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.  121, air brake systems.  These vehicles have inaccurate weight-related information on the certification labels.

Consequence
If that inaccurate information is relied upon by the owner of the vehicle, then extra weight loaded onto a vehicle could affect the air brake system performance.

Corrective Action
Dealers will correct the certification label.  Owner notification is expected to begin during september or october 2002.  Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact east manufacturing at 1-330-325-9921.  

Notes
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL

Posted on: 2004-04-06
Description
On certain dump trailers, the 8-inch five stage telescopic cylinder commonly referred to as a super dump, with use the packing nut on the fourth stage retaining the plunger can loosen, backing off the fourth stage.  This condition, if not remedied, can continue until the packing nut backs completely off the stage.  If this occurs, there is nothing to retain the fifth stage (plunger) in the assembly.  

Consequence
When the cylinder is extended to its maximum stroke, the fifth stage can separate from the cylinder assembly causing loss of control over the trailer, allowing the trailer to free fall, possibly causing serious injury or death.  

Corrective Action
Parker hannifin will provide a field modification kit #375 1805 206 to secure the packing nut in position free of charge.  Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact parker hannifin at 1-888-231-7461 or east at 330-325-9921.  

Notes
Customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).